Daniel P. Reilly

Meet the Author

Daniel P. Reilly is a survivor, author, and advocate dedicated to raising awareness about esophageal cancer. After overcoming Stage 3 Adenocarcinoma Esophageal Cancer, he turned his experience into a mission—sharing his journey to inspire resilience, educate others on early detection, and support vital research. As the author of Seize Your Second Chance: A Midlife Memoir of Resilience, Rediscovery, and Getting It Right, Dan blends raw honesty with hope, offering a firsthand account of transformation in the face of adversity. With a background as a financial professional and a passion for health, advocacy, and storytelling, he now speaks to cancer patients, survivors, and the medical community to drive change. Through his website and work with organizations like Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation and Lucid Diagnostics Inc., he continues to spread awareness, foster support, and help others navigate life beyond a diagnosis.